Newstatin A Tablet 40 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

Atorvastatin is taken once daily, at any time of the day, regardless of meals. The recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily, but if more reduction in LDL cholesterol is needed, the dose can be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosage range is from 10 to 80 mg once daily. The initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on the patient's characteristics, and lipid levels should be analyzed 2 to 4 weeks after starting treatment.

This medication may cause muscle issues, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, it should be discontinued immediately and a doctor should be consulted. This medication is contraindicated in patients with certain liver or muscle diseases, pregnant or breastfeeding women, children under 10 years of age, and those taking specific medications. Patients with impaired liver function, those consuming large amounts of alcohol, and the elderly should use this medication with extra caution and have regular liver function tests and muscle condition checks. This medication may lead to various side effects, including liver dysfunction, muscle pain, indigestion, headaches, fatigue, skin rashes, etc., so if any unusual symptoms occur, the doctor should be notified immediately. This medication may interact with other drugs, so particularly if taking certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, immunosuppressants, blood pressure medications, or antidiabetic medications, the doctor should be informed, and dosage adjustments may be necessary. Pregnant or planning to become pregnant women should not take this medication and should use proper contraceptive methods while taking it. Breastfeeding women should also refrain from taking this medication, and caution should be exercised when administering it to children or the elderly. There are no specific detoxification methods for overdose, so if the dosage is exceeded, medical attention should be sought immediately for symptomatic treatment. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original container to prevent misuse or quality degradation.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, sweating, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever and respiratory issues, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme malaise, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes

Mild side effects

• Weakness
• lethargy
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• fatigue
• fever
• nasopharyngitis
• hyperglycemia
• hypoglycemia
• weight gain

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the effectiveness of the medication can be preserved safely.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle